6/3/2017

How many women are there, anyway?

A dramatic re-enactment

Male Names

  • Arthur
  • Bill
  • Charlie
  • Percy
  • Fred
  • George
  • Ron
  • Harry

A dramatic re-enactment

Male Names

  • Arthur
  • Bill
  • Charlie
  • Percy
  • Fred
  • George
  • Ron
  • Harry

Female Names

  • Jane
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary
  • Catherine
  • Lydia
  • …
  • …

A dramatic re-enactment

Male Names

  • Arthur
  • Bill
  • Charlie
  • Percy
  • Fred
  • George
  • Ron
  • Harry

Female Names

  • Jane
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary
  • Catherine
  • Lydia
  • …
  • Hadley

Mentorship according to SCIENCE

  • More self-assurance
  • More motivation
  • Less anxiety
  • More likely to stay the course

Bonus round:

  • Stronger sense of belonging
  • Improved confidence
  • Increased professional network

What makes a good mentor?

  • Excellent listening skills
  • Willingness to honestly share experiences
  • Interest in sharing resources
  • Understanding that you are but one of many influences

What makes a good mentee?

  • Actively participating in your own growth
  • Maintaining your critical faculties and personal judgment
  • Willingness to retain responsibility for your own success
  • Remaining open to many influences

Here's the tricky thing:

How can I help?

  • Invite women to speak
  • Provide opportunities for networking
  • Sponsor local R-Ladies events

LET'S DO THIS!

Thank you!

Gratuitous Wonder Woman:

Find me:

Chaya Jones
@chayacore

Find the R-Ladies:

@RLadiesSeattle @RLadiesGlobal

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